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=Cruiser= | = Cruiser = | ||
==Osprey== | |||
Cruisers are Eve's medium-sized ships. Cruisers are also the only class that has a [[Strategic_Cruiser|Tech 3 version]], in Caldari, that would be a [[Caldari_Basic_Ship_and_Skill_Guide#Tengu|Tengu]]. Caldari also have the Blackbird, an Electronic Warfare cruiser known for it's ECM capabilities. The Tech 2 version of Cruiser class ships are divided into four more specialized classes which is much more expensive than their Tech 1 equivalents: Recons (advanced force-multiplying electronic warfare platforms), Heavy Assault Ships (powerful damage-dealers), Heavy Interdictors (nullsec super-tacklers) and Logistics cruisers (remote repair platforms). | |||
== Osprey == | |||
{{Infobox Ship Horizontal2 | {{Infobox Ship Horizontal2 | ||
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|info=The Osprey is primarily used as a mining vessel by Caldari pilots. Its 20% bonus to mining laser yield means that with high cruiser skills, it can outmine the Procurer mining barge. Caldari miners will tend to continue to use the Osprey until they are ready to fly a Retriever. <br> | |info=The Osprey is primarily used as a mining vessel by Caldari pilots. Its 20% bonus to mining laser yield means that with high cruiser skills, it can outmine the Procurer mining barge. Caldari miners will tend to continue to use the Osprey until they are ready to fly a Retriever. <br> | ||
The Osprey can also be fitted out as a logistics vessel in fleets. Its skill bonus is focused on reduced shield repairing capacitor costs, and it has a large extended range for shield repairing. | The Osprey can also be fitted out as a logistics vessel in fleets. Its skill bonus is focused on reduced shield repairing capacitor costs, and it has a large extended range for shield repairing. | ||
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*Unless you are extremely unfortunate, you are unlikely to be a target of suicide gank. Therefore you are more likely to worry about those annoying and pesky belt rats. Large Shield Extender I provides a buffer to your shield and the Civilian Shield Booster I gives you a small shield repair when your shield is damaged by belt rats. And no, unless you have Electronics V you will be unable to fit a Small Shield Booster. | *Unless you are extremely unfortunate, you are unlikely to be a target of suicide gank. Therefore you are more likely to worry about those annoying and pesky belt rats. Large Shield Extender I provides a buffer to your shield and the Civilian Shield Booster I gives you a small shield repair when your shield is damaged by belt rats. And no, unless you have Electronics V you will be unable to fit a Small Shield Booster. | ||
*Hobgoblins to take care of belt rats. You can have a mixture of Mining Drones and Combat Drones if you wish, just remember to recall your mining drones when belt rats comes or you might find your mining drones under attack. | *Hobgoblins to take care of belt rats. You can have a mixture of Mining Drones and Combat Drones if you wish, just remember to recall your mining drones when belt rats comes or you might find your mining drones under attack. | ||
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== Blackbird == | |||
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|info=The Blackbird is an excellent ewar cruiser -- in fact, given its ability to stop the enemy fighting, it might be the most dangerous Caldari T1 PvP cruiser. The main focus of any Blackbird fit should be the midslots, followed by the lowslots. Note, when flying a blackbird be careful as you likely will have little to no tank so you will be dependent on your jammer's or your fellow Unista's to survive. Try to always fight aligned in a Blackbird, that means you select a close by planet or some such, hit align and then start jamming away. When you get shot at and you have no warp-disruptors on you you can go instantly to warp, allowing you to return to the fight again. A dead Blackbird is no use to anyone. | |info=The Blackbird is an excellent ewar cruiser -- in fact, given its ability to stop the enemy fighting, it might be the most dangerous Caldari T1 PvP cruiser. The main focus of any Blackbird fit should be the midslots, followed by the lowslots. Note, when flying a blackbird be careful as you likely will have little to no tank so you will be dependent on your jammer's or your fellow Unista's to survive. Try to always fight aligned in a Blackbird, that means you select a close by planet or some such, hit align and then start jamming away. When you get shot at and you have no warp-disruptors on you you can go instantly to warp, allowing you to return to the fight again. A dead Blackbird is no use to anyone. | ||
You can find a detailed discussion of Blackbird fitting [[ECM_Guide#Fitting_Fleet_Blackbirds|here]]. | You can find a detailed discussion of Blackbird fitting [[ECM_Guide#Fitting_Fleet_Blackbirds|here]]. | ||
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*If you're happy not having a tank, you could switch the LSE for a Sensor Booster or a fifth jammer. See also the 1600mm Blackbird below. | *If you're happy not having a tank, you could switch the LSE for a Sensor Booster or a fifth jammer. See also the 1600mm Blackbird below. | ||
*The Assault Missile Launchers are for shooting drones that attack you. Don't make a point of getting into AML range, because damage dealing isn't your job. Stick to your ECM optimal range. | *The Assault Missile Launchers are for shooting drones that attack you. Don't make a point of getting into AML range, because damage dealing isn't your job. Stick to your ECM optimal range. | ||
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*Even the T1 Meta 0 1600mm plate can be expensive for a new player, unlike the LSE. You also need Engineering V to get enough powergrid to squeeze it on. | *Even the T1 Meta 0 1600mm plate can be expensive for a new player, unlike the LSE. You also need Engineering V to get enough powergrid to squeeze it on. | ||
*The extra midslot thus freed up can be fitted with a Sensor Booster, or a fifth jammer. This example fit has an extra Minmatar jammer for lowsec roams -- although Minmatar ships have weaker sensor strengths, they're also very popular with lowsec pirates. For war fleets or nullsec work you may want to consider a different race. | *The extra midslot thus freed up can be fitted with a Sensor Booster, or a fifth jammer. This example fit has an extra Minmatar jammer for lowsec roams -- although Minmatar ships have weaker sensor strengths, they're also very popular with lowsec pirates. For war fleets or nullsec work you may want to consider a different race. | ||
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== Caracal == | |||
{{Infobox Ship Horizontal2 | {{Infobox Ship Horizontal2 | ||
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|info=The Caracal is arguably the most effective Caldari cruiser for PvE. It receives strong bonuses to increasing the range of it's missiles, as well as a damage bonus to one specific line of missiles. It can fit an effective shield tank and keep opponents at bay while dealing damage to them from afar. Some skilled pilots can even handle L3 missions in such a ship. | |info=The Caracal is arguably the most effective Caldari cruiser for PvE. It receives strong bonuses to increasing the range of it's missiles, as well as a damage bonus to one specific line of missiles. It can fit an effective shield tank and keep opponents at bay while dealing damage to them from afar. Some skilled pilots can even handle L3 missions in such a ship. | ||
There are some niche uses for the Caracal in PvP, for example as dedicated frigate-hunter as its Assault Launchers can deal a huge amount of DPS to frigates. With higher fitting skills it is also possible to equip it with a full rack of Heavy Missile Launchers and achieve ranges in excess of 130kms (mini-sniper), possibly useful in forcing enemy Ewar-cruisers off the field. | There are some niche uses for the Caracal in PvP, for example as dedicated frigate-hunter as its Assault Launchers can deal a huge amount of DPS to frigates. With higher fitting skills it is also possible to equip it with a full rack of Heavy Missile Launchers and achieve ranges in excess of 130kms (mini-sniper), possibly useful in forcing enemy Ewar-cruisers off the field. | ||
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Scout Drone Operation I | Scout Drone Operation I | ||
|notes=*This setup is based on [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?p=235300#p235300 Thea Infinitas' Budget Caracal]. | |notes=*This setup is based on [http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?p=235300#p235300 Thea Infinitas' Budget Caracal]. | ||
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== Moa == | |||
{{Infobox Ship Horizontal2 | {{Infobox Ship Horizontal2 | ||
|shipimg=Moa.jpg | |shipimg=Moa.jpg | ||